A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2681440 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2682834 epoch_slot_no: 4434 block_no: 2681314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1693 time: 2019-06-06 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83d512a065c28c842dfbe25e24172cce860ac6a15d445d597a822ddc2bacb64Block Operator
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